Chords
Thirteen

The song is a classic teenage love song written by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell. The lyrics reflect the youthful feelings and desires for simple romance, such as walking someone home from school or going to the dance together.

Key: G

Introduction:  G   C9   G   C9  

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 G             C9     G        C9       G        C9   G   C9 
    Won' t you let me walk you home from school
 G             C9     G/B      Em7     C   G/B   Am7 
    Won' t you let me meet you at the pooooooool
            Em7      Am7 
    Maybe Friday I can
           Em7             Am7 
    Get tickets for the dance
               D5   C   G/B   Am7 
    And I' ll taaaaaaaaaake you

 G             C9       G        C9     G        C9   G   C9 
    Won' t you tell your dad, get off my back
 G             C9     G/B      Em7     C   G/B   Am7 
    Tell him what we said ' bout ' Paint It Black' 
              Em7              Am7 
    Rock ' n Roll is here to stay
           Em7                Am7 
    Come inside where it' s okay
                D5   C   G/B   Am7 
    And I' ll shaaaaaaaaaake you

 G             C9       G        C9     G        C9   G   C9 
    Won' t you tell me what you' re thinking of
 G             C9     G/B      Em7     C   G/B   Am7 
    Would you be an outlaw for my love
             Em7               Am7 
    If it' s so, well, let me know
             Em7              Am7 
    If it' s no, well, I can go
               D5   C   G/B   Am7 
    I won' t maaaaaaaaaaake you